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Global Director Technology ProcurementBrambles • Weybridge, Addlestone, United Kingdom
Global Director Technology Procurement

Global Director Technology Procurement

Brambles • Weybridge, Addlestone, United Kingdom
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our .

Job Description

Key Responsibilities May Include:

  • Lead the execution of procurement strategies for the region/function, integrating global initiatives into regional and functional contexts.
  • Design, manage, and continuously improve procurement strategies, ensuring they are aligned with the organization's goals and the external market environment.
  • Develop, mentor, and lead a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Champion the development of procurement professionals and drive the function towards "best-in-class" standards.
  • Oversee the execution of the high value and strategic supplier relationship management . Build strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers to ensure consistent value delivery, compliance, and innovation.
  • Identify, unlock, and deliver cost savings opportunities across procurement categories. Drive initiatives for hard cost reduction, total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements, and process efficiencies that enhance procurement’s contribution to the business.
  • Redesign and refresh category strategies, ensuring alignment with market trends and business needs. Develop and implement best-in-class sourcing approaches, including market analysis, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management across all categories.
  • Act as a strategic business partner to senior leadership teams, engaging with functional/regional leaders to understand operational needs, ensuring procurement initiatives meet or exceed business objectives.
  • Ensure procurement processes adhere to corporate policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements. Develop risk mitigation strategies for procurement activities and ensure a robust compliance framework is in place.
  • Establish and track procurement performance metrics, ensuring alignment with global procurement objectives. Regularly report on key performance indicators (KPIs), such as cost savings, supplier performance, contract compliance, and risk management.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree or MBA
  • Certification as MCIPS is desirable

Experience:

  • Strong IT Category, Technology or commodity management experience as Global Procurement Director (150Mio+$ spend)
  • Multiple years’ experience within a large international business
  • Experience managing Senior stakeholders at global scale (ITLT/ C-suite)
  • Cost & financial management
  • Supplier management
  • English is a must have – fluency in Spanish is an advantage
  • Knowledge within the category across multiple industries and subcategories

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Category Strategy, Coaching, Contract Management, Cost Management, Cross-Functional Work, Disruptive Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Influencing, Leading Change, Leading Customer Centric Teams, Market Analysis, Mentorship, Prioritization, Procurement Strategies, Procurement Systems, Responsible Sourcing, Risk Management, Strategic Sourcing, Strategic Thinking, Supplier Management, Supplier Performance Management (PM)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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